Extrusion International 4-2023

30 Extrusion International 4/2023 PLAST 2023 PLAST 2023 – Sustainability in Focus The major issues that are driving the entire plastics and rubber industry market will be the focus of PLAST 2023, which will be held from 5 to 8 September at the Fiera Milano exhibition centre in Rho-Pero. The focus will be on innovation and the development possibili- ties of production patterns in terms of circular economy criteria, which, together with sustainability and energy efficiency, are key themes of PLAST 2023. Topics that are not only of central importance in the exhibition programme; the event itself also holds out the prospect of better results in terms of sustainability this year. This approach is made possible in part by Fiera Milano, which adopts a sustainable event management system, focusing on controlling logistics, waste and cater- ing to reduce the environmental impact associated with organising and running events and avoid CO 2 emissions. As the organiser of PLAST, Promaplast therefore wants to set a good example by respecting the basic rules of sustainability, which today are increasingly seen as an obligation that cannot be postponed. Among the aspects underlying this approach are the provision of exhibition stands that comply with eco-design and ser- vices related to catering such as those offered by the Fondazione Banco Alimentare (Food Bank Foundation). But that's not all: for the first time, Promaplast will of - fer the opportunity to carry out a carbon footprint assess- ment and timely announcement of the first corporate After all, the calculation of the carbon footprint is currently the most direct and widely accepted way of presenting and reporting on an organisation's envi- ronmental impact. The project adopts the parameters reported by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Cli- mate Change, working under the umbrella of the Unit- ed Nations) using internationally recognised standards (GHG Protocol and ISO 14064). Converting one's own corporate activities into carbon dioxide equivalents is a sign of environmental awareness and represents a com- mitment to respecting the fundamental rules of sustain- ability, which today is an added value. Just as present as technological innovation, the theme of sustainability will be present in the 6 halls of this showcase, which, from materials to manufacturing pro- cesses, from end products to services, will present the most advanced solutions developed by manufacturers of machinery, equipment, tools and moulds for plastics and rubber processing. Following the launch in May 2022 of the GREENPLAST congress fair – focusing on the sustainability of materials, technologies and processing in the plastics and rubber industry – PLAST 2023 will also present successful innova- tion in green: from increasingly sustainable and environ- mentally friendly materials to energy-efficient machinery for processing bio-based or recycled plastics, as well as processes that use fewer raw materials without any loss of performance, and sorting and recycling systems. The programme of accompanying trade fair events will then provide an opportunity for reflection and ex - change on the state of the art and the challenges for the development towards an increasingly sustainable economic model. www.plastonline.org Blow Moulding Technology at PLAST 2023 After the forced stop due to the pandemic, ST BlowMoulding is ready to come back to PLAST exhi- bition at Fiera Milano Rho from the 5th to the 8th of September. PLAST is an important showcase for the Swiss/Italian company to present its latest novelties and technologies. For over 40 years, ST BlowMoulding has proven to be the most reliable supplier of large blow moulding equipment. From cutting-edge suction blow mould- ing technology to the production of large packaging containers up to 6000 L, it always provides the best solution tailored to the customers’ needs. ST BlowMoulding combines Italian passionate en- gineering with Swiss-like precision and attention to details. With locations in both Italy and Switzerland and a new branch in North America, it offers great flexibility in terms of worldwide blowmoulding ma- chines shipping, sales and service. The company's core technology lies in manufac- turing the machines for large blow moulded items, starting from 30L. Over the years, it has developed an impressive portfolio with high-level expertise in markets such as: • Industrial Packaging: L-Ring and Open Top drums, IBC tanks, large jerrycans. • Automotive products: including fuel tanks, water tanks, HVAC, Under the Hood components, coolant pipes, hydrogen pressure vessels, etc.